reason23's review against another edition
3.0
Warning-- spoilers ahead!
I was a little disappointed by this book. The first book was so good, and then this one just dragged. It was also very predictable. The twist was done in the 50s by Hitchcock and again in the 90s on TV. The benefit to Barnes is that this is a YA book, and that audience might not be as familiar with this story. The extra twist at the end just felt like a desperate grab to look original, but then it just didn't make sense anymore. Barnes also has some need to point guns at our main protagonist. Why? Despite all that, I still think Barnes is an excellent writer and look forward to reading more from her. Hopefully the next book in series reflects that opinion.
I was a little disappointed by this book. The first book was so good, and then this one just dragged. It was also very predictable. The twist was done in the 50s by Hitchcock and again in the 90s on TV. The benefit to Barnes is that this is a YA book, and that audience might not be as familiar with this story. The extra twist at the end just felt like a desperate grab to look original, but then it just didn't make sense anymore. Barnes also has some need to point guns at our main protagonist. Why? Despite all that, I still think Barnes is an excellent writer and look forward to reading more from her. Hopefully the next book in series reflects that opinion.
bookswithemmelie's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
uranerdharvey's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
sarareads03's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
My favorite book of the series! Now that you know the characters it can dwell more on the story, and not giving background
jobanksy's review against another edition
3.0
dean, my sweet summer child, you never did anything wrong in your life ever.
(thank god that horrific love triangle is over- liamichael it's your time to shine <3)
(thank god that horrific love triangle is over- liamichael it's your time to shine <3)
bridgeyy's review against another edition
4.0
bit confused about the end like why there were three killers, even tho chris didn’t kill anyone?? i don’t think??? i think the first book had a much clearer reveal and ending but i still loved this book!
lillyreads64's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
emmaleckie7's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5